Todd Johnson
Todd Johnson is recognized as a pioneer of the six-string bass. With his signature model Zon TJ6 six-string bass, Johnson uses an innovative technique where he plays chord changes and bass lines simultaneously, giving him an uniquely rich and fuller sound that proves extremely useful in both solo and small combo work.
As an integral member of the critically acclaimed jazz trio of guitarist Ron Escheté, Johnson excels as both a supporting musician and a seasoned soloist. He is consistently cited for his contributions of skill, originality, and versatility, as well as his ability to sound as if he is simultaneously playing bass and rhythm guitar. Zan Stewart of the Los Angeles Times writes that Johnson's six-string bass along with Escheté's seven-string guitar "give the musicians an amazing range of sounds and approaches." The group is repeatedly hailed as the trio that sounds like a quartet.
In 2004, Johnson joined forces with acclaimed bassist and singer Kristin Korb to form The Kristin Korb/Todd Johnson Trio. Get Happy, their debut CD produced by Johnson, features Korb on vocals and upright bass, Kendall Kay on drums, and Johnson providing the chordal structure and solos on his 6-string electric bass.
In addition to his work with the Ron Escheté trio and Kristin Korb, Johnson has performed and recorded with other artists including Mike Stern, Dave Weckl, Scott Henderson, Barbara Morrison, Plas Johnson, Sam Most, Lew Tabackin, Jack Sheldon, Joe LaBarbera, Frank Potenza, Larry Koonse, Kendall Kay, Jennifer Barnes, Kate Reid, Tierney Sutton, Poncho Sanchez, Mundell Lowe, Paul Humphrey, and Frank Gambale.
To learn more about Todd, visit: ToddJohnsonMusic.com.
As an integral member of the critically acclaimed jazz trio of guitarist Ron Escheté, Johnson excels as both a supporting musician and a seasoned soloist. He is consistently cited for his contributions of skill, originality, and versatility, as well as his ability to sound as if he is simultaneously playing bass and rhythm guitar. Zan Stewart of the Los Angeles Times writes that Johnson's six-string bass along with Escheté's seven-string guitar "give the musicians an amazing range of sounds and approaches." The group is repeatedly hailed as the trio that sounds like a quartet.
In 2004, Johnson joined forces with acclaimed bassist and singer Kristin Korb to form The Kristin Korb/Todd Johnson Trio. Get Happy, their debut CD produced by Johnson, features Korb on vocals and upright bass, Kendall Kay on drums, and Johnson providing the chordal structure and solos on his 6-string electric bass.
In addition to his work with the Ron Escheté trio and Kristin Korb, Johnson has performed and recorded with other artists including Mike Stern, Dave Weckl, Scott Henderson, Barbara Morrison, Plas Johnson, Sam Most, Lew Tabackin, Jack Sheldon, Joe LaBarbera, Frank Potenza, Larry Koonse, Kendall Kay, Jennifer Barnes, Kate Reid, Tierney Sutton, Poncho Sanchez, Mundell Lowe, Paul Humphrey, and Frank Gambale.
To learn more about Todd, visit: ToddJohnsonMusic.com.
Selected Discography
Solo Recordings
A Solo Offering
Collaborations
With Jim Stinnett:
One Good-Looking Guy
With The Kristin Korb/Todd Johnson Trio:
Get Happy
With The Ron Escheté Trio:
In The Middle
Live At Rocco
DVDs
Fishin' For Grips - Melodic Harmonization For Bass Guitar
The Solo Session
Technique Builders
The Walking Bass Line Module System: Vol. 2 - Scale Modules
The Walking Bass Line Module System: Vol. 1 - Triad Modules
Friday Nite Jam
A Solo Offering
Collaborations
With Jim Stinnett:
One Good-Looking Guy
With The Kristin Korb/Todd Johnson Trio:
Get Happy
With The Ron Escheté Trio:
In The Middle
Live At Rocco
DVDs
Fishin' For Grips - Melodic Harmonization For Bass Guitar
The Solo Session
Technique Builders
The Walking Bass Line Module System: Vol. 2 - Scale Modules
The Walking Bass Line Module System: Vol. 1 - Triad Modules
Friday Nite Jam
